3/20 Talk about “money gifts” for special occasions in Korea.

Koreans typically give money gifts for events like weddings or funerals.

* money gift: 축의금/조의금

ex> I always give my mother money gifts on her birthday.

For a wedding, it is called congratulatory money. For a funeral, it is called condolatory money.

* congratulatory money: 축의금

* condolatory money: 조의금

The envelope is dropped off at the entrance of a wedding hall or a funeral parlor.

* drop off: 내다, 제출하다

ex> I have to drop off several things at home.

* funeral parlor: 장례식장

Money gifts may be a bit unusual for non-Koreans, but it is very natural for Koreans.

Normally, we keep a record of the amount of money we receive from the guests at events.

* keep a record of: ~을 기록하다

ex> You should keep a record of your expenses.

We normally give back the same amount to them at future events.

ex> You give back the same amount to those who gave you money gifts.

ex> Rich people should give back to society.

The amount of money that we give is higher depending on how close you are.

ex> My answer might be different depending on how close you are.

@ I’m so happy for you and your husband. 너희 부부 진심으로 축하해.

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1.   It’s very natural to give money gift for wedding in Korea.

2.   I dropped off the documents in person.

3.   I always keep a record of my spending.

4.  The amount differs depending on how close you are.

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